1987 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · E473 CGX
1987 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 93,149 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E473 CGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2026
- 93,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E473 CGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Transporter (E473 CGX) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both (4.4.1 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
E473 CGX Mileage History
- 27/07/202293,031 mi
- 27/07/202393,119 mi+88 mi
- 31/07/202493,139 mi+20 mi
- 13/08/202593,149 mi+10 mi
- 11/08/202693,149 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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